Money is a part of all our lives. Some people are good with money…others, not so much.

We are lucky to have Mrs. Shay Cook, MS, Accredited Financial Counselor®, CEO and founder of Crusaders for Change, LLC sharing her awesome story of necessary struggle, sacrifice, determination, and perseverance. Join us as she outlines the personal finance basics that all women should know. Don’t miss this event, as we learn about Shay, and about ways to tame the money monster!

Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh will be conducting a business roundtable with the Central Maryland Chamber. If you would like to participate please email CMC President Raj Kudchadkar at: Raj@CentralMarylandChamber.org. Space is limited!

Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman announced the launch of the Rt. 1 Corridor Master Plan, Howard County’s new planning initiative for Route 1. A nationally known economic, planning, and real estate consultancy, RKG Associates will lead this effort that will activate transportation, infrastructure, land use and economic development implementation strategies to improve vibrancy and livability throughout the Route 1 corridor.

* How can you better move your people and products around the Mid-Atlantic?

* What marketing and growth opportunities are you missing?

Join us for a great panel of speakers presenting on the history of the airport, the upcoming proposed expansion, and real examples of how businesses are benefiting from Tipton. A Q&A session will follow so you can best understand how to tap into this growing regional asset!

The opioid epidemic continues to shatter lives in the Washington region, and communities are coming together to try to combat it. Anne Arundel County is stepping up its response, with schools, libraries, churches, health centers, fire and police stations, the courts, and grassroots groups all pitching in to prevent overdoses and provide access to addiction treatment.

Join WAMU 88.5’s Kojo Nnamdi for a townhall-style discussion about how the crisis is being felt in Anne Arundel County and what the community is doing in response. This is the first event in a series of community discussions to mark Kojo’s 20th anniversary.